Welcome to the world of SHADOW BOXERS
About Shadow Boxers: The Path of Light
Shadow Boxers is an Afrofuturist comic about Jayvn, a rebellious teen who must train in specialized combat to save his father and the throne from an invasion of darkness.
CHARACTERS
Jayvn Urias
Jay-vin Yer-eye-us
Jayvn (15) wants to do his own thing, but when his father, Aasim, is suddenly abducted, Jayvn must step up to the plate and take hold of his destiny.
Etana Twilight
Eh-tah-nah Twi-light
Etana (16) is an engineering prodigy who uses her inventions and quick wits to aid the Shadow Boxers in their mission to save Aasim.
Kayla Fotis
Kay-lah Foe-tiss
Kayla (12) is a plucky and free-spirited runaway who was adopted by Etana’s family a few months ago.
Ishnu
Ish-noo
Ishnu is a retired Grandmaster-level Shadow Boxer–turned naturopathic healer–turned reluctant mentor to Jayvn.
Aasim Urias
Ah-seem Yer-eye-us
Aasim is the Champion Shadow Boxer, leader of Nahara, and concerned father of Jayvn.
Zalaam
Zuh-lahm
Zalaam (18) is Jayvn's cousin on his mother's side. Effortlessly cool and charming to a fault, it's no wonder Jayvn idolizes him.
Aletha
Uh-lee-tha
Aletha (17) is a member of the Kivuli, an enigmatic sect of assassins bent on the destruction of the Shadow Boxers.
Mashaka
Muh-shah-kuh
Mashaka is the charismatic leader of the political organization H.A.L.O. (Holy Apostles Leadership Organization).
Gazali
Guh-zah-lee
Shrouded in mystery for a millenium, Gazali was the fabled creator of shadow manipulation. His whereabouts—and mere existence—remain unknown.